MASSIVE Changes Made On Presidential Security After Scare On Ruto In Kilifi
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate modifications to President William Ruto’s security detail following a security breach at a public event in Ganze, Kilifi County.
In a statement made on Saturday, May 24, the National Police Service (NPS) described the incident as a major breach after an individual breached security measures while President Ruto was addressing the public at a Thanksgiving celebration.
“I have also ordered immediate changes to the security detail responsible for the President’s protection in order to strengthen protocols and seal any existing vulnerabilities,” ordered Kanja.
In addition, the police chief ordered an investigation into the incident, and the NPS formed a special probe team to look into it.
DRAMA AS A MAN TACKLES PRESIDENT RUTO IN KILIFI CUTTING SHORT HIS SPEECH! pic.twitter.com/ttiDW20eT5— Uzalendo News (@UzalendoNews_KE) May 24, 2026
“As the Inspector General of the National Police Service, I have immediately constituted a special investigations team to conduct a swift, thorough, and uncompromising inquiry into how this breach occurred,” stated Kanja.
The police boss reiterated that the presidential security detail acted swiftly to intercept the individual.
However, he noted that any situation that endangers the President is a grave concern and ought to be dealt with as seriously as possible.
Kanja insisted that the security of the Head of State is a matter of national security.
He also stressed that the Sunday incident, which ended up being a harmless gaffe by an anxious supporter, should be treated with the utmost seriousness in the event of any compromise that may arise.
Security breach as man interrupts Ruto’s speech in Kilifi pic.twitter.com/KnESV8tLaF— Kenyans.co.ke (@Kenyans) May 24, 2026
The Sunday incident, which has since sparked widespread questions across the country, saw an individual breach security and make his way toward the president while holding a Bible.
However, before he could say anything, he was swiftly tackled by President William Ruto’s security detail, prompting the Head of State to urge his officers to “leave that young man alone.”
In the aftermath of the incident, Ruto appeared to downplay the commotion, saying he would “deal” with the young man later.
Chaos in Malindi as President Ruto’s Bodyguard Roughs Up Colleague After Mistaking Him for Ordinary Citizen🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/zYleVKcfP4— The Oligarch (@NytoP2PMwangi) May 24, 2026
As of the time of publication, the man’s whereabouts and fate remained unclear.
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Meanwhile, Kanja issued a stern warning to the public attending events that involve the president and other key national leaders.
He urged them to adhere to the set security guidelines and that any other attempt would be met with the fullest wrath.
“I wish to make it clear that all persons attending public events, particularly those involving the President and other national leaders, must strictly adhere to established security procedures and protocols at all times,” warned Kanja.
“Any attempt to breach security will be met with the full force of the law.”
This comes as this year alone, President Ruto’s security has been breached publicly at least twice, with both incidents occurring as individuals managed to charge toward the podium while he was delivering speeches.
MASSIVE Changes Made On Presidential Security After Scare On Ruto In Kilifi
